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5 Nicolson Square Edinburgh EH8 9BH

Awaiting decision City of Edinburgh 26/02795/FUL Planning Permission

Works: Windows or glazing

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Proposal

Refurbishment of the existing shopfront, new fascia signage, installation of a mechanical extract ventilation system with a high-level rear extract flue.

As published by the council, reference 26/02795/FUL

Application record

Reference
26/02795/FUL
Type
Planning Permission
Status
Awaiting Assessment
Received
3 Jul 2026
Validated
3 Jul 2026
Ward
Southside/Newington
Parish
Southside
Decision by
Local Delegated Decision
Postcode
EH8 9BH

Site history

Applications at this address on the City of Edinburgh register

This site has had 2 applications since 2026.

  • 26/02366/LBC Awaiting decision

    5 Nicolson Square Edinburgh EH8 9BH

    Internal alterations and shopfront signage.

    Submitted 4 Jun 2026 Heritage and listed buildings

Timeline

Dates from the published record

  1. 3 Jul 2026

    Received by City of Edinburgh

  2. 6 Aug 2026

    Added to PlanIndex

  3. Decision

    Awaiting decision

    Decision expected by 28 August 2026, 8 weeks from validation under the statutory target for most applications. Extensions of time are common and are agreed case by case.

    City of Edinburgh took a median of 43 days over the applications it decided in the last year.

Documents

Plans, drawings, consultee responses and the officer's report

1 document on file for this application

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What happens while it is decided

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Nearby applications

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  • 5 Nicolson Square Edinburgh EH8 9BH

    26/02366/LBC Submitted 4 Jun 2026 50 yards away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~30 Jul

    Internal alterations and shopfront signage.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 6 docs

  • 37 - 41 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9BE

    26/03487/LBC Submitted 27 Aug 2026 50 yards away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~22 Oct

    Conversion of the building for use as a restaurant.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings 20 docs

  • 2F1 2 Nicolson Square Newington Edinburgh EH8 9BH

    25/05791/LBC Submitted 3 Nov 2025 50 yards away

    95% historically approved · decision due ~29 Dec

    Replacing windows on like for like basis with timber sash and case windows 1 over 1 double glazing slim profile.

    Awaiting decision Heritage and listed buildings Windows or glazing 4 docs

  • 2F1 2 Nicolson Square Edinburgh EH8 9BH

    26/00920/LBC Submitted 9 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    Internal alterations, including wall removal to form open plan kitchen /living space, along with all associated works.

    Granted Heritage and listed buildings 8 docs

  • 37 - 41 Nicolson Street Newington Edinburgh EH8 9BE

    26/01274/S50 Submitted 26 Mar 2026 50 yards away

    89% historically approved · decision due ~22 May

    Request for a Planning Section 50 Certificate (Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005).

    Awaiting decision

  • 16a Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9FT

    03/03728/LBC Submitted 14 Oct 2003 50 yards away

    Install banner hoist system

    Refused Heritage and listed buildings 6 docs

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